Obituaries

Sandra  Gail Flanagan

Sandra Gail Flanagan

Feb 14, 2015

Sandra Gail Flanagan, 50, of Commerce passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015.She was born on April 6, 1964, to Cleon and Variee Flanagan in Commerce where she was a life-long resident. She was a 1982 graduate of Commerce High School. Later,she studied at East Texas State University where she earned her Secretarial Certification.Sandra was a dedicated 31 year employee...

Frances Ruby Lee Recer

Frances Ruby Lee Recer

Feb 6, 2015

Frances Ruby Lee Recer,40, of Commerce passed away on Friday February 6, 2015. Frances was born in Commerce on July 30, 1974, to Dorothy Faye Pruitt Thomas and Franklin Dow Clements. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Thomas; her son, Robert Ray Recer Jr.; her three daughters: Stacy Wicker of Garland, Laura Hott (Douglass) of Gainesville and Patsy Hott...

Blanchie  Faye Crosby

Blanchie Faye Crosby

Feb 5, 2015

Blanchie Faye Crosby, 79, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Blanchie was born in Talco, Texas, on March 11, 1936, to Dick Hines and Rosie Savage Hines. She is survived by her son, Danny Crosby and his wife Joann; her three daughters: Cynthia Hines, Starlin Reynolds and her husband Joe and Shelia Luckey and her husband Larry...

AV Rhodes  Jr.

AV Rhodes Jr.

Feb 4, 2015

AV Rhodes Jr., 70, passed away at his home in Talco, Texas, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. AV was born in Cuthand, Texas, (Red River County) on May 12, 1944, to Velma Jewel Leatherwood and AV Rhodes Sr. He was a retired forklift driver with 30 years of service with Campbell Soup in Paris, Texas. He was married 51 years...

Johnny  R. Chambliss

Johnny R. Chambliss

Jan 30, 2015

Johnny Ray Chambliss, 66, of Cumby passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015, in Greenville.Johnny was born in Greenville on August 19, 1948, to Sarah Louise Quattlebaum Chambliss and John Junior Chambliss. He was married to Sue Ann Littlefield Chambliss for over 45 years and was a retired material handler from L-3 Communications. Being musically inclined, Johnny Ray played the...

Bobbie Black

Bobbie Black

Jan 21, 2015

Bobbie Lou Black, aged 80, passed away at her home in Whitehouse, TX on January 21, 2015 after a recent struggle with her health. Bobbie was born on June 22, 1934 in Rodessa, Louisiana, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Foster and Myrtle Maud Barrett. The family moved to East Texas soon afterward, and Bobbie spent her entire life in the...

Ollie Williams

Ollie Williams

Jan 19, 2015

Ollie Williams, 96, of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, in Seton Highland Lakes, Burnet, Texas.Ollie was born in Wichita Falls,Texas on August 20, 1918, to Pearl Andrews and Thomas (Red) Hathcock. She was married to Ed Williams, who preceded her in death in 1994. Ollie loved to dance, her last statement was "I'm going to...

Richard  Allen Barker

Richard Allen Barker

Jan 15, 2015

Richard Allen Barker, 73, of Campbell passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Richard was born in Greenville on February 25, 1941, to Lilly and Claude Barker. He was married to Joyce Ann Barker. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann; his children: Richard Allen Barker Jr, Robert Owen Barker and Jenesta Ann Barker; his grandchildren: Justin Allen Barker, Jessica Dawn...

Corey  D. Heath

Corey D. Heath

Jan 13, 2015

Corey Dominic Heath, 23, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Corey was born in Greenville on August 18, 1991, to Lajuana Heath Phifer and Howard Phifer. He was a 2010 Commerce High School graduate. Corey enjoyed fishing, roofing and working with computers. Left to treasure his memories are his parents, Lajuana and Howard Phifer; his daughter, Jaidyn...

Carol Collins

Carol Collins

Jan 12, 2015

Carol Collins, 84, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015.A family graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery.

Dillon  Curtail Patt

Dillon Curtail Patt

Jan 10, 2015

Dillon Patt, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Survivors include his mother, Debrea Glenn, his father, Darren Patt, his siblings: Teonamy Bibbs, Destiny Patt, Dreighton Patt and Kobe Patt, his grandparents; Dietra Hall, of Greenville, Charles and Ruthie Griffin, of Honey Grove and a host of other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and...

Rachel  Lee Tillman

Rachel Lee Tillman

Jan 10, 2015

Rachel Lee Tillman, 65, of Greenville passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015.Rachel was born in Little River County, Arkansas, on August 20, 1949, to Josie Green Wright and Fraizer Wright. She was a nurse for 46 years.Survivors include her daughter, Marti Pageler and her husband, Christopher (Crytear); her step-daughter, Debra Hawes (Tweety); her step-sons: James Tillman and Larry Tillman;...

Cameron William Lee Jewell

Cameron William Lee Jewell

Jan 9, 2015

Cameron William Lee Jewell went to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2015.Baby Cameron was the son of Kassandra Jewell and Shawn Jewell of Commerce.There are no services planned.

Cordie Rodgers

Cordie Rodgers

Jan 3, 2015

Mrs. Rodgers, 80, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Round Rock Medical Center. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Pickton, Texas, the daughter of Orvil Ray and Lima “Linnie” Lester Johnson Ray. She married William Leroy Rodgers on October 17, 1978, in Longview, Texas. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2005. Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker...

Thelma Parker

Thelma Parker

Jan 3, 2015

Thelma Parker, 97, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015.Thelma was born in Gainesville, Texas, on May 30, 1917, to Dovie May Mitchell Morgan and Dalton Allen Morgan. On June 17, 1940, she married the love of her life, Robert (Bill) Parker, who preceded her in death. She was a retired dietician at Hopkins County Hospital.Survivors include...

Melba  Joyce Crenshaw

Melba Joyce Crenshaw

Jan 3, 2015

Melba Joyce Chenshaw, 80, of Cooper passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Dallas. Joyce - as she was known by her family members - was born in Winnsboro on May 21, 1934, to Nannie Louella Caviness and Roland Valton Crenshaw. She was a very talkative lady; and, in her latter life, was a very happy person. If she...

Donna  Gail Webster

Donna Gail Webster

Jan 2, 2015

Donna Webster, 65, of Commerce passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015.Donna was born in Commerce on October 16, 1949, to Minnie Lee Bonham Robinson and Clyde Earold Robinson. Donna was a Nail Tech at Hair by Norma in Commerce. She was a lifelong member of Caney United Methodist Church where she was also the pianist. Along with being a...

Renae Jones

Renae Jones

Jan 2, 2015

Renae Jones unexpectedly passed away one day short of her 53rd birthday in Tyler, Texas. Renae was born in Dallas, Texas, to her mother and best friend, Wanda Bonner. Renae is survived by her former husband and best male friend, David Finch; her sons: David Finch II, Chadwick Finch and his wife Jade and their children: Hunter, Oriyana, Sage, Emerald...

Billie  Margaret Cupit

Billie Margaret Cupit

Dec 31, 2014

Billie Margaret Matkins Cupit, 84, of Commerce graduated into Heaven on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.Billie was born in Commerce on December 11, 1930, to Clara Mitcham Matkins and Alton Matkins. On February 19, 1949, she married Henry Cleborn Cupit. Billie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Survivors include her son, Michael Paul Cupit (Michelle of Mt. Vernon;...

Aliah Walker

Aliah Walker

Dec 30, 2014

Aliah Christine Walker, 3, of Celeste passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.She enjoyed playing Barbies, doing hair, coloring, drawing, singing, going to church and the park, watching and acting like Doc McStuffin. Aliah was a Heaven-sent angel. To know her was to love her. She was feisty, smart, beautiful, and full of God and life. She loved helping others....

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